Surgical Instruments Manual

All types of scissors have either sharp or blunt edges:

• (A: Sharp-Sharp)
• (B: Blunt-Blunt)

Additionally, all types have blades that are either straight or curved.

Mayo and Metzenbaum

• Mayo Scissors (B): Used for cutting thick fascia and sutures.
• Metzenbaum Scissors (A): Thinner than Mayo scissors and used for cutting delicate tissues.